2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2005 Kia Amanti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Amanti weights approximately 18 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
